UPDATE: March 1, 2 p.m.
An individual was arrested in relation to a drive-by shooting in east Rocky View County on Feb. 24.
On March 1, Airdrie RCMP issued an update on the shooting incident, which took place at a residence along Serenity Place, near Delacour.
"On Feb. 24, 2021 at approximately 1:02 a.m., Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a complaint from a homeowner who resides in a subdivision off Range Road 284 in Rocky View County," stated a press release. "He reported that his upstairs bedroom window was shattered by a bullet."
According to RCMP, an investigation was launched and as a result of the evidence obtained at the scene, the Airdrie Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant on a neighbouring residence on Feb. 26.
During the search warrant, police seized an assortment of drugs and weaponry, including 28.4 grams of crack cocaine, 271.5 grams of cocaine, 362.8 grams of fentanyl and approximately 700 grams of benzocaine. Mounties also seized a restricted nine-millimetre handgun, a .223 carbine-style rifle, ammunition, a cellphone taser and approximately $80,000 CAD.
"The seized firearms were legally owned by the accused persons, and there are further investigational steps being undertaken in relation to the initial shooting complaint," the release stated.
Police have charged Harinder Brar, 30, of Rocky View County with multiple offences, including possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, possession of property obtained by crime and possession of a prohibited weapon (the taser).
Brar was released on conditions and was scheduled to appear in Airdrie Provincial Court on Mar. 25.
According to a May 2023 email from Airdrie RCMP, the charges against a second person involved in the incident were dropped in July 2021. A court letter obtained by the Airdrie City View confirmed the details. In addition, Harinder Brar has since passed away.
Original story: Airdrie Rural RCMP officers are investigating a rural shooting that took place in the early morning Feb. 24, in east Rocky view County.
According to the detachment, officers responded to the incident just after 1 a.m. A press release states the drive-by shooting occurred at a residence of Serenity Place, near Delacour, just northeast of Calgary city limits.
"The home owner reported that his upstairs bedroom window was shattered by a bullet," the release stated. "Investigation showed that the bullet went through the window and lodged in the bedroom door."
Cpl. Gina Slaney with the Airdrie RCMP said no one was injured in the incident.
Video surveillance was obtained from a nearby residence, according to the release, which showed a possible suspect vehicle described as a single cab truck.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200 or their local police. If they wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play.
